Browse recent newspapers - Some databases contain full text articles from top business news publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Business News, Newsweek and the Economist. Here are a few examples:Factiva - (Click News),LexisNexis Academic- (Choose Newspapersand Wires under News on the left), - ABI/INFORM (ProQuest)- Do a keyword search. When the resultsdisplay, click NEWSPAPERS, or do a PUBLICATION search and type the publication you are looking for, such as Wall Street Journal.

Choose a "hot topic" from the media or Congress- Go toCQ Researcher-Gives you background information on topics being discussed in the media, such as Immigration, corporate crime, and prescription drugs prices. You could also try LexisNexis Congressional- Gives you access to hot topics being discussed in Congress (Click Political News/Hot Topics.)

Browse Popular Magazines - Recent issues of these magazines can give you ideas on current events and popular topics. ABI/INFORM (ProQuest) and Factiva index popular magazines such as Forbes, Business 2.0, Money, and Barrons. InFactiva , click News. In-ABI/INFORM (ProQuest),click publication; then write the publication name.

For additional help, check out the MCOM 320 subject guide page by clickinghere or speak with a business student librarian in room 1210 of the HBLL.